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They Do It Anyway

When I biked across the US some years ago, one...
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Hiking Without A Walker and Stereotypes

A few years ago my wife and I were hiking...
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What Are You For?

For every ten people you talked with about politics, how...
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Biggest Risk to Your Retirement

Pre-Retirees and Retirees often worry about the risks to their...
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Budget

The first step of the financial planning process is to...
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Rule 1 to Avoid Being An Average Investor

Rule one to avoid being an average or worse investor...
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Eliminate Consumer Debt

There can be various types of household debt including a...
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My Pickle Ball Journey

In compliance with federal regulation PB Green Ball Court 1-A,...
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Financial Goals/Objectives

You have a budget. You have either paid off your...
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Congressman Jordan is Not Qualified to be Speaker of the House.

Like many independent moderates, over the years I voted for...